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The Philippine Ports Authority is inviting bids for a centralized digital platform that will automate and streamline key port functions and improve coordination between various PPA offices
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Contract budget is P150 million
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Winning bidder will develop and and implement the port operations information and monitoring system or POIMS, which will automate and streamline key port functions such as operations monitoring, billing, lease management, security, and compliance reporting
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PPA recognizes the need for a modern digital system to improve coordination, transparency, and decision-making “as port operations continue to grow and become more complex”
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A pre-bid conference will be held on January 7, 2026
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Bids must be submitted on or before January 23, same day as the opening of bids
The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) is inviting bids for a centralized digital platform that will automate and streamline key port functions and improve coordination between various PPA offices.
In an invitation to bid, PPA said it has a P150 million budget for the contract to develop and implement the port operations information and monitoring system (POIMS), a centralized digital platform that will connect the authority’s head office, port management offices (PMOs), and terminal management offices (TMOs).
According to the project’s terms of reference, PPA recognizes the need for a modern digital system to improve coordination, transparency, and decision-making “as port operations continue to grow and become more complex.”
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To address this, PPA is procuring POIMS, which will automate and streamline key port functions such as operations monitoring, billing, lease management, security, and compliance reporting. POIMS will also strengthen coordination among PPA’s Commercial Services Department, Port Operations and Services Department, Port Police Department, “ensuring more efficient, secure, and revenue-optimized port operations nationwide.”
It will also provide real-time data and analytics to help PPA make better decisions, improve efficiency, and ensure consistent service across all ports.
POIMS will also be integrated with PPA’s Internet-based Port Operations Receipting for Terminals System (iPorts) as well as other relevant software systems to ensure seamless data sharing and operational alignment across PPA offices.
Project implementation period is 21 months from the receipt of the notice to proceed.
The project supports PPA’s digital transformation goals and the government’s drive for smarter, faster, and more transparent public service.
Bidding for the contract is limited to Filipino citizens/sole proprietorships, partnerships, or organizations with at least 60% interest or outstanding capital stock in the Philippines, and to citizens or organizations of a country where the laws and regulations of which grant similar rights or privileges to Filipino citizens.
Bidders must be in business for at least 10 years and should also have completed a contract similar to the project within the last five years.
The bidding will be conducted through open competitive bidding procedures using non-discretionary pass/fail criterion under Republic Act No. 9184 or the Government Reform Procurement Act.
A pre-bid conference will be held on January 7, 2026.
Bids must be submitted on or before January 23, 2026. Bids will also be opened on the same day .— Roumina Pablo
